The mission of Heritage Health is to deliver a healthcare experience that provides hope, inspires change and extends life for our patients and our community. We are a growing patient-centered practice who is looking for a full-time Physician for our Post-Acute Care team in Coeur d' Alene.
 

The Heritage Health physician provides high quality care in accordance with national guidelines to all Heritage Health patients in a culturally competent manner. The Heritage Health physician strives to provide care consistent with Heritage Health’s mission statement. The physician provides clinical support to all providers and staff on an as needed basis. The Heritage Health physician is a strong leader who treats all staff with respect and supports teamwork and a positive work environment.

The Heritage Health physician examines and treats members of family, regardless of age or sex; ensures proper injury care and disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery; prescribes and administers medications, performs routine vaccinations, performs minor procedures and provides advice regarding personal health and hygiene; requests necessary tests and follow-up visits and refers patients to specialists, as necessary.

Providers may receive tax-free student loan repayment assistance up to $50,000 through National Health Service Corps (NHSC).

Minimum eligibility and qualifications:
Medical Degree or Doctor of Osteopathy Degree. Board Certified or Board Eligible in chosen specialty field. Active Idaho medical license, Controlled Substance License, and DEA License. BLS certification required. 0-1 medical professional liability claims with indemnity settlements in professional history.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Scheduled Primary care visits per agreed upon FTE status
2. Ability to see 15-20 patients per clinical day.
3. Maintenance of hospital privileges (active or associate) is recommended. Hospital care is provided primarily through agreement with another practice.
4. Maintains a program of comprehensive health for the family unit, to include preventive medicine, behavioral sciences, and community health.
5. Prepares and reviews medical histories and obtains data through interviews.
6. Examines patients, formulates differential diagnostic plans, defines and orders required diagnostic testing. Interprets examination findings and test results, and implements treatment plans.
7. Determines need for consultation and assists in medical care and treatment provided at the direction of other specialists.
8. Participates in surgical procedures according to training, volume standards, and demonstrated ability.
9. Provides supportive and definitive care to patients with serious medical and surgical conditions with appropriate consultation, based on documented and demonstrated proficiency.
10. Manages medical services for the health care of families.
11. Formulates plans and procedures for operating outpatient services directed toward health maintenance and ongoing health care of families by a physician who serves as their personal physician.
12. Promotes positive interpersonal relationships with fellow employees, physicians and patients.
13. Ensures confidentiality of patient information.
14. Has regular and predictable attendance.
15. Attends all monthly staff meetings and other meetings as requested.
16. Participates in QA/QI activities.
17. Attends all staff meetings.
18. Participates on QA or other committees to promote better practice within the health centers.
19. Role models strong leadership skills and promotes teamwork.
20. Follows all established clinical protocols and procedures.
21. Actively supports decision making of the Senior Management team.
22. Performs other duties as requested.

Please apply online at: www.myheritagehealth.org/careers

Heritage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.